US Bridges

I-40 EB over George Fork Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI E C/L · Structure no. 180860000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over George Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over George Fork Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,480 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesGeorge Fork Creek
Location5.7 MI E C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48226, -95.24656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2022)
Projected traffic10,480 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over George Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over George Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over George Fork Creek carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over George Fork Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over George Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.